Bahamas · Caribbean
Nassau
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$2,765Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $1,860/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Bahamas.
Healthcare
Public care is centred on Princess Margaret Hospital in Nassau and Rand Memorial in Freeport, with private facilities such as Doctors Hospital offering higher-standard care; complex cases are often referred to the US.
Taxes
Foreign-source income and pensions are not taxed, as the Bahamas levies no personal income tax on residents.
English
Very high — English is the official language and is spoken nationwide, alongside Bahamian Creole in informal settings.
Getting in — Bahamas
Full Bahamas guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS)
1 year, renewable up to 3
Student Permit
Length of the course, renewed annually
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Nassau at a glance
Nassau, Bahamas costs about $2,765 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 54% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $1,500 and the smallest is transport at $65. In our data internet averages 120 Mbps and safety scores 6/10. Similar cities range from Holetown at $2,560 a month to The Valley at $2,640.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Nassau
How much does it cost to live in Nassau?
A solo remote worker in Nassau, Bahamas spends an estimated $2,765 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Nassau?
Rent in Nassau is an estimated $1,500 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Nassau?
Internet in Nassau averages 120 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Nassau?
A coworking space in Nassau costs an estimated $130 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Nassau safe?
Nassau has a safety score of 6/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Nassau's nomad score?
Nassau scores 6/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.